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Precautions When Dealing with Batteries
• Batteries can store large amounts of energy and improper handling can be dangerous. NEVER
CONNECT to a battery with an unsuited voltage or other unsuitable or damaged batteries
• Keep children away from batteries and acid.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
• Never use the device when it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise been damaged.
Also check all cables prior to use. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection and repair.
• To avoid heat accumulation, do not cover the device.
• Avoid getting electrolyte on your skin or clothes. It is acidic and can cause burns. If battery acid
contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with water. Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery
electrolyte. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, immediately flood your eyes with running cold water
for at least 20 minutes and get medical attention immediately. Gloves and eye protection is therefore
highly recommended.
• Always keep metal objects or other materials that can short circuit battery terminals securely away
from the batteries. The resulting spark or short-circuit may cause an explosion and can produce a
current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal. Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with starter batteries.
• Observe technical instructions of the seller or the manufacturer of your battery
• Read your car´s owner's manual. Some vehicle manufacturers may have special requirements before
dealing with the vehicle´s battery (e.g. fuses that have to be removed or certain security demands).
• Keep electrical connections clean: Use terminal grease if necessary.
• Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring the battery to a
warm area to allow the battery to thaw before you begin charging.
• Do not place the device directly on top of the battery or vice versa or on a surface constructed from
combustible material.
PACKAGING MATERIALS
To avoid danger of suffocation, do not let children play with foils or other packaging materials. Remove
all protective coverings before putting the device in operation.
